The BKT EuroCup season kicked off with a bang in Thessaloniki as Aris secured a convincing 98-76 victory over Veolia Towers Hamburg. The game was played in a sold-out arena, with fans creating an incredible atmosphere for their team’s first home game of the season.
🏟️ A Memorable Night for Aris
It was a special evening for Aris, with new owner Richard Hsiao in attendance to watch the team’s strong performance. The offense was well-balanced, with Bryce Jones leading the scoring with 16 points. The passionate home crowd played a big part, celebrating the win in what felt like a true basketball party. For Hamburg, Zacharie Perrin was the top scorer with 14 points.
🏀 Other Key Results in Group A
Elsewhere in Group A, several teams showcased their strength. Bahcesehir College claimed a comfortable 93-74 win against Umana Reyer Venice, led by Malachi Flynn and Trevion Williams who both scored 16 points. Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana also had a dominant performance, defeating Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 99-84, thanks to an outstanding all-around game from DJ Stewart, who recorded 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. BAXI Manresa earned their first win by beating Slask Wroclaw 74-62.
🔥 Action-Packed Clashes in Group B
Group B also delivered plenty of excitement. Cosea JL Bourg-en-Bresse continued their winning streak by defeating Turk Telekom Ankara 88-80, overcoming a great effort from Marko Simonovic who had 27 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Devante Jones was the hero for Dolomiti Energia Trento, scoring 24 points and adding 7 assists to lead his team to a 107-96 victory over Buducnost VOLI Podgorica. In another match, NINERS Chemnitz secured a solid 86-67 win over Lietkabelis.
